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The Duchess (2008)

The Duchess explores the life of one of 18th-century England’s most famous aristocratic women, Georgiana Cavendish. Keira Knightley delivers a nuanced performance showing Georgiana’s charm, intelligence, and heartbreak. The film delves into themes of gender roles, political power, and personal freedom in a restrictive society. It portrays her struggles with a loveless marriage, societal expectations, and her role as a fashion icon and political figure. Rich costumes and period details enhance the emotional impact, making it a compelling historical drama.

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Belle
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7.3
📅
May 30, 2013
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105 minutes
👥
Fans of historical drama
Belle (2013)
BiographyDramaHistory
Story
Inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the mixed-race daughter of a British naval officer raised in aristocratic 18th-century England, who challenges societal norms.
Cast:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid
Directors:
Amma Asante
Writers:
Misan Sagay
Producers:
Damian Jones, David Livingstone
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Amazon Prime
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The Remains of the Day
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7.8
📅
December 29, 1993
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134 minutes
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Mature audiences
The Remains of the Day (1993)
DramaRomance
Story
The story follows Stevens, a devoted English butler, reflecting on his life and lost opportunities for love and personal happiness while serving a lord with questionable politics before WWII.
Cast:
Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox
Directors:
James Ivory
Writers:
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenplay), Kazuo Ishiguro (novel)
Producers:
Ismail Merchant
Available On
Amazon Prime
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Downton Abbey
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7.4
📅
September 13, 2019
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122 minutes
👥
Fans of the TV series
Downton Abbey (2019)
DramaHistoryRomance
Story
The Crawley family and their servants face new challenges and social changes as they prepare for a royal visit to their estate, Downton Abbey, in the post-Edwardian era.
Cast:
Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern
Directors:
Michael Engler
Writers:
Julian Fellowes
Producers:
Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge
Available On
Amazon Prime
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Love & Friendship
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7.1
📅
May 13, 2016
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92 minutes
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Fans of Jane Austen
Love & Friendship (2016)
ComedyDramaRomance
Story
The film follows the cunning and charming widow Lady Susan Vernon as she maneuvers through romantic and social intrigues to secure advantageous matches.
Cast:
Kate Beckinsale, Chloe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel
Directors:
Whit Stillman
Writers:
Whit Stillman (screenplay), Jane Austen (novella Lady Susan)
Producers:
J. David Simon, Jim Reeve
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Amazon Prime
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Effie Gray
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6.2
📅
October 16, 2014
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106 minutes
👥
biography enthusiasts
Effie Gray (2014)
BiographyDramaRomance
Story
The film dramatizes the marriage of Euphemia “Effie” Gray to art critic John Ruskin and her eventual annulment amid personal and emotional turmoil.
Cast:
Dakota Fanning, Emma Thompson, Tom Sturridge
Directors:
Richard Laxton
Writers:
Emma Thompson (screenplay), Michael Hirst
Producers:
Charlie Manton, Dario Geli
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Amazon Prime
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North & South
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8.1
📅
March 27, 2004
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3 episodes (~55 minutes each)
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TV audiences, literary fans
North & South (2004, miniseries)
DramaRomanceHistorical
Story
Margaret Hale moves from the rural South of England to the industrial North, where she encounters cultural clashes and a complex relationship with factory owner John Thornton.
Cast:
Richard Armitage, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Brendan Coyle, Timothy Spall
Directors:
Brian Percival
Writers:
Sandy Welch (screenplay), Elizabeth Gaskell (novel)
Producers:
Chris Burt
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Amazon Prime
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Mansfield Park
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6.1
📅
May 21, 1999
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102 minutes
👥
Austen fans
Mansfield Park (1999)
DramaRomance
Story
Fanny Price, a poor girl, is sent to live with wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park, where she struggles with love, morality, and social expectations.
Cast:
Frances O’Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Embeth Davidtz, Harold Pinter
Directors:
Patricia Rozema
Writers:
Patricia Rozema (screenplay), Jane Austen (novel)
Producers:
Jonathan Cavendish
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Amazon Prime
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Anna Karenina
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6.6
📅
September 7, 2012
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130 minutes
👥
Adult, fans of classic literature
Anna Karenina (2012)
DramaRomancePeriod
Story
A passionate and tragic story of Anna Karenina’s affair with Count Vronsky, set against the backdrop of Russian aristocracy and societal constraints.
Cast:
Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Macfadyen
Directors:
Joe Wright
Writers:
Tom Stoppard (screenplay), Leo Tolstoy (novel)
Producers:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
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Lady Jane
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6.6
📅
September 26, 1986
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111 minutes
👥
History buffs, period drama fans
Lady Jane (1986)
BiographyDramaHistory
Story
A dramatization of the brief reign and tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, the “Nine Days’ Queen” of England during the Tudor era.
Cast:
Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, Patrick Stewart
Directors:
Trevor Nunn
Writers:
David Edgar (screenplay)
Producers:
Sarah Radclyffe
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Amazon Prime
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Far from the Madding Crowd
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7.1
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May 1, 2015
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119 minutes
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Fans of classic literature
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
DramaRomancePeriod
Story
Bathsheba Everdene inherits a farm and attracts three very different suitors while managing her new responsibilities in rural Victorian England.
Cast:
Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge
Directors:
Thomas Vinterberg
Writers:
David Nicholls (screenplay), Thomas Hardy (novel)
Producers:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
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Amazon Prime
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The Age of Innocence
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7.2
📅
December 25, 1993
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139 minutes
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Adult
The Age of Innocence (1993)
DramaRomancePeriod
Story
Set in 1870s New York high society, the film explores the constrained love triangle between Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and the free-spirited Countess Ellen Olenska.
Cast:
Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder
Directors:
Martin Scorsese
Writers:
Jay Cocks (screenplay), Edith Wharton (novel)
Producers:
Martin Scorsese, Barbara De Fina
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Amazon Prime
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Bright Star
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7.1
📅
August 13, 2009
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95 minutes
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Poetry, romantic drama lovers
Bright Star (2009)
BiographyDramaRomance
Story
A poetic and intimate portrayal of the tragic romance between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne in early 19th-century England.
Cast:
Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider
Directors:
Jane Campion
Writers:
Jane Campion (screenplay), Fanny Brawne, John Keats (poetry)
Producers:
Liz Watts, Rosemary Blight
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Amazon Prime
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Becoming Jane
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6.6
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April 19, 2007
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120 minutes
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Jane Austen fans, biography lovers, period drama enthusiasts
Becoming Jane (2007)
BiographyDramaRomance
Story
A fictionalized account of Jane Austen’s early life and her romance with Thomas Lefroy, exploring how her experiences influenced her writing.
Cast:
Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, Maggie Smith
Directors:
Julian Jarrold
Writers:
Sarah Williams
Producers:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
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Amazon Prime
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Wuthering Heights
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6.3
📅
March 2, 2012 (UK)
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129 minutes
👥
Fans of gothic romance
Wuthering Heights (2011)
DramaRomanceGothic
Story
This raw and atmospheric adaptation of Wuthering Heights focuses on the passionate and destructive relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, set against the wild Yorkshire moors.
Cast:
Kaya Scodelario, James Howson, Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley
Directors:
Andrea Arnold
Writers:
Andrea Arnold (screenplay), Emily Brontë (novel)
Producers:
Paul Trijbits
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Amazon Prime
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Atonement
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7.8
📅
September 7, 2007
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123 minutes
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Adult, fans of literary drama
Atonement (2007)
DramaRomanceWar
Story
The story centers on a young girl, Briony Tallis, whose false accusation changes the lives of her sister Cecilia and her lover Robbie, set before and during WWII. Themes of guilt, forgiveness, and lost love are explored.
Cast:
Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, Vanessa Redgrave
Directors:
Joe Wright
Writers:
Christopher Hampton (screenplay), Ian McEwan (novel)
Producers:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Paul Webster
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Little Women
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7.8
📅
December 25, 2019
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135 minutes
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Family
Little Women (2019)
DramaRomanceFamily
Story
The film follows the four March sisters as they grow up during the Civil War era, pursuing their dreams, love, and independence. It explores sisterhood, ambition, and societal roles for women.
Cast:
Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet
Directors:
Greta Gerwig
Writers:
Greta Gerwig (screenplay), Louisa May Alcott (novel)
Producers:
Amy Pascal, Denise Di Novi, Robin Swicord
Available On
Amazon Prime
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Jane Eyre
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7.1
📅
March 30, 2011
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120 minutes
👥
Gothic romance fans
Jane Eyre (2011)
DramaRomanceGothic
Story
The film follows orphaned Jane Eyre, who becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall and falls in love with its mysterious owner, Mr. Rochester. Secrets, class, and morality play central roles.
Cast:
Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench, Jamie Bell
Directors:
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Writers:
Moira Buffini (screenplay), Charlotte Brontë (novel)
Producers:
Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley
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Not on OTT
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Emma
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6.7
📅
October 4, 1996
🕒
120 minutes
👥
Jane Austen fans
Emma (1996)
ComedyDramaRomance
Story
The story follows Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and clever young woman, as she meddles in the romantic lives of her friends while learning about her own feelings. The film highlights misunderstandings, social class, and self-awareness.
Cast:
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette, Ewan McGregor
Directors:
Douglas McGrath
Writers:
Douglas McGrath (screenplay), Jane Austen (novel)
Producers:
Denise Di Novi, Alison Owen
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Amazon Prime
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Sense and Sensibility
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7.7
📅
December 13, 1995
🕒
136 minutes
👥
General
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
DramaRomance
Story
The story follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations after their family estate is inherited by a distant relative. Themes of sense (practicality) and sensibility (emotion) are explored.
Cast:
Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Greg Wise
Directors:
Ang Lee
Writers:
Emma Thompson (screenplay), Jane Austen (novel)
Producers:
Lindsay Doran
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Not on OTT
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Pride and Prejudice
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7.8
📅
September 16, 2005
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129 minutes
👥
Fans of Jane Austen and classic romance
Pride and Prejudice (2005)
DramaRomancePeriod
Story
The romantic entanglements and misunderstandings between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, set in Georgian England, explore themes of class, pride, and love.
Cast:
Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland, Judi Dench
Directors:
Joe Wright
Writers:
Deborah Moggach (screenplay), Jane Austen (novel)
Producers:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward
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